9 lighting rules that will make your rooms ooze atmosphere

Three rooms: Dining room, bedroom and living room with lighting

'The most effective way to affect the feel, atmosphere or mood of a space is to play with the lighting,' says interior designer Nicola Harding.

'It is also one of the easiest things to do, as it does not need to be invasive or expensive and is just as doable in a rental as it is in a home that you own.'